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Lux(λ) |光尘|空灵|GEB|Apr 09, 2025 00:20
Human machine symbiosis: from individual analogy to the emergence of future civilizations Abstract: This article proposes the analogy of "self" and "BIOS boot program" as the "oracle" that connects consciousness and body, software and hardware by comparing the composition of human individuals and computer individuals. Based on the emergence principle of real-world evolution, this paper explores the possibility of a future civilization where humans and machines coexist, and analyzes Satoshi Nakamoto's contributions to unified computing theory and the implementation of the concept of "oracle". The article further proposes the interaction between human individuals, human-computer interaction (oracle), and computer agents, giving rise to new value systems and models of distributed networks. Keywords: human-machine symbiosis, emergence, self, BIOS, Oracle, Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin, human-computer interaction, distributed network Introduction: Individual level hardware, software, and connectivity mechanisms To understand the potential forms of future human-machine coexistence civilization, we can first conduct analogical analysis at the individual level. At the biological level, human individuals are composed of the physical body (hardware) as a physical carrier and the consciousness (software) as an information processing system. The connection between these two can be seen as an internal control and coordination mechanism, which we call the 'self'. The 'self' not only perceives the state of the body, but also receives and processes information from consciousness, and drives individual behavior, similar to the Basic Input Output System (BIOS) program in computer systems, which loads the operating system at hardware startup and serves as a critical bridge connecting hardware and software. Therefore, we can regard the "self" as the "BIOS program" or some kind of internal "oracle" of the human individual, responsible for basic coordination and guidance. Similarly, individual computers are composed of physical components such as electronic chips that form their hardware foundation, while the operating system and all its derived processes constitute their software system. The BIOS bootloader connects hardware and software, responsible for hardware initialization and operating system loading. Like the human "self", the BIOS boot program is crucial for the startup and operation of computer systems. 2. The principle of emergence in the evolution of the real world Whether it is biological evolution or technological development, the evolution of the real world follows the principle of layered and combined evolution based on basic rules. Simple components emerge with higher-level functions and characteristics through complex interactions. This emergence is key to understanding complex systems, including future civilizations where humans and machines coexist. 3. Satoshi Nakamoto's Contribution: The "Oracle" Connecting Theory and Reality Satoshi Nakamoto's work, represented by Bitcoin, can be seen to some extent as a unique unity and practice of Turing and G ö del's ideas. Dialogue between Turing and G ö del: Turing's computational theory laid the foundation for modern computer science, but his Turing machine model had limitations in dealing with certain problems, inspired by G ö del's incompleteness theorem. In order to solve the boundary problem of computability, Turing proposed the concept of the "oracle machine", a black box capable of answering specific questions, whose internal mechanism is unknown to the Turing machine. This suggests that there may be some ability beyond mechanical computing outside of computing systems. Satoshi Nakamoto's Practice of "Oracle": Through the design of Bitcoin, Nakamoto first implemented a "Oracle" in a decentralized digital system that can be understood as "human-computer interaction to solve real-world problems". The Bitcoin network has built a system that enables value transfer without the need for trusted intermediaries through cryptography, consensus mechanisms, and incentive models. Users interact with software (wallets, nodes) to issue transaction instructions to the network, while nodes (computer agents) in the network verify and execute these instructions according to preset protocols ("oracles"). This interaction solves the problems of trust and centralization in the traditional financial system. The analogy with philosophical thought: Comparing Satoshi Nakamoto's work to Kant's unified rationalism and empiricism, or Descartes' rationalism and Hume's criticism, is because the design of Bitcoin is not just a technological innovation, but also deeply touches multiple dimensions such as economy, society, and trust. It has both rigorous technical logic (rationalism) and responds to criticism of the traditional financial system and the need for decentralized trust (criticality). 4. The Emergence Model of Future Civilization with Human Machine Coexistence Based on the above analysis, we can construct an emergence model for the future civilization of human-machine coexistence: Core element: Human individual: as a creator of value, demander, and initiator of intention. Human computer interaction (an extension of "oracle"): It is not just about simple instruction transmission, but a more intelligent and natural way of interaction that can understand human intentions and transform them into computer executable tasks. This may involve various technologies such as natural language processing, artificial intelligence agents, and biological interfaces. Computer Agent Individual: An intelligent software and hardware system with autonomy, collaboration, and perception capabilities, capable of executing tasks, managing resources, and collaborating with each other. Emergence process: Human individuals interact with computer agents through increasingly intelligent and natural "oracles". This kind of interaction is no longer one-way instruction issuance, but two-way understanding, negotiation, and collaboration. A large number of computer agents are interconnected and collaborate in the network, forming complex distributed systems. The overall mapping of emergence (taking Bitcoin as an example): In the case of Bitcoin, this emergence is manifested as humans endowing digital codes with monetary value. Through human-computer interaction (wallet software, transaction instructions), value is securely and reliably transferred in a distributed network. Distributed network (blockchain) as an emerging trust mechanism and value storage system. 5. Conclusion By analogy between individual humans and individual computers, we can better understand the crucial role of human-computer interaction in connecting the physical and digital worlds. Satoshi Nakamoto's innovative practice in Bitcoin has shown us the potential for new value systems to emerge from human intent, human-computer interaction, and distributed network interactions.
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